Journeyman Software Developer

What the role needs

• Are you ready to turn your coding passion into real-world impact? Amentum is looking for a Journeyman Software Developer to join our growing team in Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH.
• Assist with the design, development, and engineering of software solutions using SQL stored queries, procedures, functions, views, and triggers, HTML, Java script, CSS and Java for web development.
• Support development and communicate weekly status reports
• Assist in providing demonstrations of code and contributing to other team efforts whenever required.
• Assist with the development of production design of requirements and Software Design Documents (SDDs).
• Bachelor’s Degree in related technical discipline, and at least 2 years of software development experience Or a High school diploma/GED, and at least 3 years of software development experience
• At least 1 year of experience with Java development and unit/integration testing of code
• Experience with build tools, such as Ant and Maven
• Experience with CM tools, such as Git and BitBucket
• Must live within one (1) hour of Wright Patterson Air Force Base or be willing to relocate to the area prior to your start date
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• $93,600 - $107,000

From the employer

Are you ready to turn your coding passion into real-world impact? Amentum is looking for a Journeyman Software Developer to join our growing team in Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. Remote/hybrid work may be allowed with the possibility that it may change to 100% working on-site based on the customer’s needs. You must currently live within 1 hour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base or being willing to relocate to the area. You do not need to know everything yet. We want someone who is curious, eager to learn, and excited to build things that help real people. You will get hands-on experience in a supportive environment. We will teach you how to write clean code, spot bugs, and solve complex problems. If you love to learn, want to grow your skills, and enjoy working in a team, you belong here! Responsibilities: Assist with the design, development, and engineering of software solutions using SQL stored queries, procedures, functions, views, and triggers, HTML, Java script, CSS and Java for web development. Support development and communicate weekly status reports Assist in providing demonstrations of code and contributing to other team efforts whenever required. Assist with the development of production design of requirements and Software Design Documents (SDDs). ​ Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in related technical discipline, and at least 2 years of software development experience Or a High school diploma/GED, and at least 3 years of software development experience At least 1 year of experience with Java development and unit/integration testing of code Experience with build tools, such as Ant and Maven Experience with CM tools, such as Git and BitBucket Must live within one (1) hour of Wright Patterson Air Force Base or be willing to relocate to the area prior to your start date Must be able and willing to physically exert up to 10 lbs. of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position is otherwise sedentary, involving sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with JIRA and Confluence Good oral and written communications skills with experience in delivering/presenting to the customer Experience with API calls Mobile development experience Compensation Details: $93,600 - $107,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 10/23/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .